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Can A Test For Anemia Detect Diabetes?

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Posted on Tue, 2 Sep 2014
Question: Can a test for anemia also detect diabetes?
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Answered by Dr. Raju A.T (12 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

No, both tests are entirely different.

Test for anemia estimate blood hemoglobin.

Test for diabetes estimate blood sugar levels.

regards,
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Can A Test For Anemia Detect Diabetes?

Brief Answer: No Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query. No, both tests are entirely different. Test for anemia estimate blood hemoglobin. Test for diabetes estimate blood sugar levels. regards,